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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises .
Highlights:
i. Management of the CPSEs would be free to negotiate wage revision for workmen where the periodicity of wage settlement of five years or ten years has expired generally on 31.12.2016 keeping in view the affordability and financial sustainability of such wage revision for the CPSEs concerned.
ii. No budgetary support for any wage increase shall be provided by the Government. The entire financial implication would be borne by the respective CPSEs from their internal resources.
iii. In those CPSEs for which the Government has approved restructuring/ revival plan, the wage revision will be done as per the provisions of the approved restructuring / revival plan only.
iv. The management of the concerned CPSEs have to ensure that negotiated scales of pay do not exceed the existing scales of pay of executives/officers and non-unionized supervisors of respective CPSEs.
v. The Management of CPSEs where the five year periodicity is followed have to ensure that negotiated scales of pay for two successive wages negotiations do not exceed the existing scales of pay of executives/officers and non-unionized supervisors of respective CPSEs for whom ten years periodicity is being followed.
vi. To avoid conflict of pay scales of executives/non-unionised supervisors with that of their workmen, CPSEs may consider adoption of graded DA neutralization and/or graded fitment during the wage negotiations.
vii. CPSEs must ensure that any increase in wages after negotiations does not result in increase in administered prices of their goods and services.
viii. The wage revision shall be subject to the condition that there shall be no increase in labour cost per physical unit of output. In exceptional cases where CPSEs are already working at optimum capacity, the administrative Ministry / Department may consult DPE considering industry norms.
ix. The validity period of wage settlement would be for a minimum period of five years for those who opted for a five year periodicity and for a maximum period of ten years for those who have opted for a ten year periodicity of wage negotiation w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
x. The CPSEs would implement negotiated wages after confirming with their Administrative Ministry/Department that the wage settlement is in conformity with approved parameters.
Background:
There are about 12.34 lakh employees in 320 CPSEs in the country. Out of these, about 2.99 lakh employees are Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized Supervisors. The remaining about 9.35 lakh employees belong to the unionized workmen category. Wage revision in respect of unionized workmen is decided by trade unions and managements of CPSEs in terms of guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises  for wage negotiations.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India is a bright shining spot in the world economy amidst global economic uncertainty: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry
Union Commerce Minister addresses the 21st World Congress of Accountants
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal today said that India is a bright shining spot in the world economy amidst global economic uncertainty. He was addressing the 21st World Congress of Accountants in Mumbai.
Union Commerce Minister said that India has demonstrated that despite the prevailing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity in the world, our country has the leadership, capabilities and the skill that is required to navigate the economic recovery. “Despite the pandemic challenges, very reasonable measures were taken to sustain the Indian economy where a strong focus was on the macroeconomic fundamentals. Our Government focussed on inclusive well-being of all sections of society.”
The Union Commerce Minister said that the world today is looking up to Indian economy to steer growth and to show the way. “The world recognises India’s strong economic fundamentals, demographic dividend, an unmatched consumer base, skillsets and management abilities of India’s youth.”
Speaking about the G-20 presidency, the Commerce Minister said that our theme for the G20 Presidency is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam’. “India believes that the world is one family. India cares for the whole world and it is in this context that we have placed the theme of our Presidency as One Earth, One Family, One Future. While the world focuses on consumption led growth, India focuses on sustainability and respects nature. India believes in inter-generational equity and that it is incumbent on each one of us to leave behind a better planet than the one we have inherited.”
The Union Minister said that we are working with a vision to make India a developed nation by 2047 and to take prosperity to every Indian. “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the people of India have envisioned a future where we wish to see India a developed nation as we celebrate 100 years of Independence”.
Addressing the Chartered Accountants at the World Congress of Accountants, the Union Minister said Chartered Accountants are custodians of this vision. “CAs will be required to validate the progress of this mission, to recognise whether all that is promised and agreed amongst nation, is being implemented. We certify the true and fair picture.”
He added “In the global economic recovery as the world prepares itself for better energy security, food security, as we see the future where innovation and technology is going to drive growth, it is the responsibility of all of us as CAs to work with the Government & Institutions”.
The 21st World Congress of Accountants 2022 is being hosted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in Mumbai in Hybrid mode. This theme for the WCOA 2022 is ‘Building Trust Enabling Sustainability’.
AYUSH
Government taken initiative to identify effective medicines under Ayush systems to cure patients with symptoms of COVID-19
The Ministry of AYUSH has formed an Inter-disciplinary AYUSH R&D Task Force having representation from Indian Council of Medical Research , Department of Biotechnology , Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , All India Institute of Medical Sciences  and AYUSH Institutions. The Inter-disciplinary AYUSH R&D Task Force has formulated and designed clinical research protocols for prophylactic studies and add-on interventions in COVID-19 positive cases through thorough review and consultative process of high repute experts from different organizations across the country for studying four different interventions viz. Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu, Guduchi + Pippali and a poly herbal formulation . Under various research organizations and National Research Institutes 126 studies are going on in 152 centers in the country to identify effective medicine for to cure patients with symptoms of COVID-19.
Government of India has released “National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19” prepared by National Task Force in consensus from various expert committees. Apart from this various guidelines and advisories have been issued for management of Covid-19 by Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy Practitioners respectively.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences  has undertaken four collaborative research studies in COVID-19 in which the Ayurvedic formulations have been administered as add on to conventional standard care. Further four collaborative studies have Ayurvedic formulations as standalone treatment out of which two studies have conventional standard care as control arm and remaining two studies are standalone Ayurveda intervention.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ayush Shri Mahendrabhai Munjapara in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurates ‘Buddham Saranam Gacchami’ exhibition at National Gallery of Modern Arts, New Delhi.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurated the “Buddham Saranam Gacchami” Exhibition in the presence of senior Buddhist monks, Ambassadors, diplomats and Ministry officials on May 10, 2023 at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, New Delhi. H.E. the Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche of the Drepung Gomang Monastery was the Guest of Honour at the event.
The Exhibition organized in the week succeeding Buddha Purnima was based on the life of Lord Buddha and showcased the voyage of Buddhist art and culture around the world, exhibiting works of art by iconic masters of modern Indian art, divided into sections, each documenting a distinct facet of Buddhism and Buddha's life. These artistic works that have been put on display offer a glimpse into the history and philosophy of one of Buddhism.
The Exhibition started with the lighting of lamp and presentation of Angavastra amidst chanting by senior Buddhist monks. It was followed by a performance of “Shweta Mukti” which showcased feminine glory of Nirvana presented in Odissi Dance style by Kavita Dwibedi and her troupe.
Missions of numerous countries were represented at the event through their Head of Missions and deputies. The inauguration was attended by most of the countries which have significant Buddhist population such as Nepal, Myanmar, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, Bhutan, etc. The exhibition also saw participation of Ambassadors from countries like Denmark, Greece, Luxembourg, Jamaica, Portugal, Georgia, Iceland, Ecuador, Syria, Peru and senior diplomats from many others.
The Exhibition showcases paintings from countries like Sri Lanka and Myanmar and showcased how Buddhism traversed across different countries. The aim of the exhibition is to delve into an exploration about the spirituality of art and their elements related with Buddhism and its journey expressing the universal values of wisdom, compassion, and peace.
The iconic Indian artist Nandalal Bose has explored the life and teachings of Buddha and his path of spirituality through line drawings with an ethereal quality. The scenic Himalayas in its true beauty find their representation in the works of Nicholas Roerich and Bireswar Sen. The diplomatic corps appreciated the Exhibition and the cultural programme as they got to know more about the life of Lord Buddha and the values espoused by him.
The Exhibition is open for public till 10th June at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, India Gate.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Rabi Crops Sowing area increases by 35.9 Lakh Hectare
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on 27th December, 2019 stands at 571.84 lakh hectares as compared to 536.35 lakh hectare for corresponding period last year. The progress in Rabi sowing has picked up significantly with the improvement of soil moisture in almost all Rabi growing states.
Wheat has been sown/transplanted in 297.02 lakh hectares, rice in 13.90 lakh hectares, pulses in 140.13 lakh hectares, coarse cereals in 46.66 lakh hectares and area sown under oilseeds is 74.12 lakh hectares.
The area sown so far and that sown during last year this time is as follows:

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Crops
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Area Sown in 2019-20
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Area Sown in 2018-19
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Wheat
|
|
297.02
|
|
270.75
|
|
Rice
|
|
13.90
|
|
11.93
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|
Pulses
|
|
140.13
|
|
136.83
|
|
Coarse cereals
|
|
46.66
|
|
42.12
|
|
Oilseeds
|
|
74.12
|
|
74.72
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|
Total Crops
|
|
571.84
|
|
536.35
Prime Minister's Office
PM's Statement prior to his departure to Singapore
Following is the text of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's departure statement prior to his visit to Singapore.
“I will be visiting Singapore on 14-15 November, to participate in the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits. In addition, I would also participate in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Leaders' Meeting.
My participation in these meetings symbolizes our continued commitment to strengthening our engagement with ASEAN Member States and with the wider Indo-Pacific region. I am looking forward to my interactions with other ASEAN and East Asia Summit Leaders.
On 14 November, I will have the honour to be the first Head of Government to deliver the Keynote Address at the Singapore Fintech Festival. As the world's largest event on financial technology, the Festival is the right forum not only to showcase India's strengths in this fast-growing sector, but also to forge global partnerships for fostering innovation and growth.
During my visit, I will also have the opportunity to interact with the participants and winners of the joint India-Singapore Hackathon. It is my firm belief that if we provide the right encouragement and a nurturing ecosystem, our youth has the ability to become global leaders in providing solutions to the challenges facing humanity.
I am confident that my visit to Singapore will impart fresh momentum to our growing partnership with ASEAN and East Asia Summit nations.
As I depart for Singapore, I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to Singapore for their able Chairmanship of ASEAN this year, and convey my best wishes for all success in hosting ASEAN and related Summits”.
Ministry of Finance
Direct Tax Collections for F.Y. 2022-23 up to 10.01.2023
Gross collections at Rs. 14.71 lakh crore 24.58% higher than the corresponding period of last year
Net collection 86.68% of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2022-23
The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to 10th January, 2023 continue to register steady growth. Direct Tax collections up to 10th January, 2023 show that gross collections are at Rs. 14.71 lakh crore which is 24.58% higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year. Direct Tax collection, net of refunds, stands at Rs. 12.31 lakh crore which is 19.55 % higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year. This collection is 86.68% of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2022-23.
So far as the growth rate for Corporate Income Tax  and Personal Income Tax  in terms of gross revenue collections is concerned, the growth rate for CIT is 19.72% while that for PIT  is 30.46%. After adjustment of refunds, the net growth in CIT collections is 18.33% and that in PIT collections is 21.64% / 20.97% .
Refunds amounting to Rs. 2.40 lakh crore have been issued during 1st April, 2022 to 10th January 2023, which are 58.74% higher than refunds issued during the same period in the preceding year.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
"Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work” is not about Raj Kapoor the showman, but ‘Raj Kapoor’ the passionate professional: Veteran filmmaker Rahul Rawail at IFFI 52 In-Conversation Session
“Raj Kapoor was the best teacher in the world, I dedicate this book to people who have an unquenchable thirst for learning filmmaking”
Panaji, 24 November 2021
The book ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work’ is not about Raj Kapoor the showman, but the passionate workman and professional ‘Raj Kapoor’. This is what veteran filmmaker and book’s author Rahul Rawail said during an In-Conversation session on the book, held today, November 24, 2021, on the sidelines of the 52nd International Film Festival of India, being held in Goa during November 20 – 28, 2021. The In-Conversation session was graced by Raj Kapoor’s son and renowned actor-director and producer Randhir Kapoor.
The poster of the book was unveiled on the occasion, jointly by Rahul Rawail and Randhir Kapoor.
Rawail informed that the biography of the legend, dedicated to late actor Rishi Kapoor, is scheduled to be released on 14th December 2021, on the occasion of Raj Kapoor's 97th birth anniversary.
Randhir Kapoor told the audience how this book is special. “My father was a master storyteller. Though there are a number of books on his legacy, a book by Rahul Rawail, who shared a rich history with my father, is something very special.” He added that the book has come out well.
According to Rawail, the book offers readers an all-encompassing account of the filmmaking style of the master craftsman. It not only explores the genius but also brings out the never-before-seen aspects of Raj Kapoor. “I am where I am today because of him. My book contains a lot of anecdotes on the legend, giving a window to his sense of humour, insights, relationship with his crew, immense fondness for food and of course, his love for Russia.”
Rawail, who shared a close bond with the legendary filmmaker, said that he wants to dedicate this book to people who have an unquenchable thirst for the knowledge on filmmaking. “Raj Kapoor was the best teacher in the world. The fascinating things I have learnt from him, I can never forget. There are ten chapters, exclusively devoted to giving a detailed account on his style of filmmaking.”
The renowned director, who has made notable films like Love Story, Betaab and Arjun said that he has no qualms in admitting that he had tried to copy Raj Kapoor’s inimitable style in many of his films.
On the writing of the book, Rawail revealed that he had discussed it with Randhir Kapoor, late Rishi Kapoor and Mrs. Krishna Kapoor. “They gave me the go-ahead, saying that only a person who knew how Raj Ji worked can write a book on him.”
Film delegates were curious to know whether he is planning a book on Rishi Kappor as well. Rawail informed that the publishers have suggested something on the lines of a book on the Kapoor family.
Election Commission
Sixth Phase of General Elections-2019 on 12 May
59 Lok Sabha Constituencies across 7 States headed to Polls
Over 10 crore 17 lakh voters to decide fate of 979 candidates
Over 1 lakh 13 thousand polling stations in place for smooth conduct of polls
PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES  VOTING ON PHASE-6 
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State/UT
|
|
Number of Parliamentary Constituencies in Phase 6
|
|
Total Number of voters
|
|
Number of Male Voters
|
|
Number of Female Voters
|
|
Number of Voters of Third Gender
|
|
Number of
Contesting
Candidates
|
|
Number of Polling Stations
|
|
Bihar
|
|
8
|
|
13802576
|
|
7305983
|
|
6496117
|
|
476
|
|
127
|
|
13793
|
|
Haryana
|
|
10
|
|
18056896
|
|
9716516
|
|
8340173
|
|
207
|
|
223
|
|
19441
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
4
|
|
6685401
|
|
3505565
|
|
3179720
|
|
116
|
|
67
|
|
8581
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
8
|
|
10483101
|
|
5593401
|
|
4889307
|
|
393
|
|
138
|
|
13029
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
14
|
|
25068296
|
|
13432569
|
|
11634426
|
|
1301
|
|
177
|
|
29076
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
8
|
|
13369749
|
|
6833909
|
|
6535721
|
|
119
|
|
83
|
|
15428
|
|
NCT of Delhi
|
|
7
|
|
14316453
|
|
7873022
|
|
6442762
|
|
669
|
|
164
|
|
13819
|
|
Total
|
|
59
|
|
101782472
|
|
54260965
|
|
47518226
|
|
3281
|
|
979
|
|
113167
|
|
No of States in Phase 6
|
|
7
Ministry of Culture
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel chairs meeting of National Museum Institute Society; reviews proposal of setting up Indian Institute of Heritage
The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel chaired a meeting of the National Museum Institute Society in New Delhi today. Outstation members attended the meeting through Virtual Mode. The agenda of the meeting was confirmation of the minutes of previous meeting of the society, which was held on 13.03.2020, relating to announcement of Government to establish Indian Institute of Heritage , and also to deliberate upon changing the nomenclature of existing National Museum Institute Society to Indian Institute of Heritage Society .
Members which included Sh. K.N. Dixit, Sh. Vasant Shinde, Prof. Arun Menon, Sh. D.N. Tripathi and others, welcomed the initiative of the Ministry to set up an Indian Institute of Heritage in line with the vision of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the announcement made in the Union Budget for the year 2020-21.
As per the proposal of Culture Ministry, the certificate/diploma courses which were hitherto being run by the Institutions under the Ministry of Culture namely; Institute of Archaeology, IGNCA, National Archives of India and NRLC-Lucknow, will be brought under the umbrella of Indian Institute of Heritage along with the degree courses of National Museum Institute, for imparting research & higher education in the field of cultural heritage & conservation. The institute would offer MA, Ph.D., diploma and certificate courses in History of Art, Conservation, Museology, Archival Studies, Archaeology, Preventive Conservation, Epigraphy & Numismatics, Manuscriptology, and related fields, as well as training for in-service employees.
It was decided that members would send their suggestions for setting up the new Institute within a period of 15 days, after which the Culture Ministry would take necessary actions for setting up of Indian Institute of Heritage  in accordance with the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and the prevalent UGC guidelines for setting up of institutes of higher education in India.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Prime Minister inaugurates Digital India Week in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Department of Legal Affairs participates in event to showcase digital initiatives that have been undertaken for enhancing e-Gov and digital solutions
The Hon’ble Prime Minister today Inaugurated the Digital India Week, a Digital Expo – Digital Mela at Gandhinagar, Gujarat organized by the Ministry of Electronics and information Technology  with the arching theme ‘Digital India: Catalyzing New India’s Techade’ a digital transformation journey for showcasing India’s Technological prowess to the world.
The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice under the guidance of Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State for Law & Justice Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel participated in the Digital India Week from July 4 to July 6, 2022 to showcase the digital initiatives that have been undertaken for enhancing e-Gov and digital solutions. To showcase the Department’s initiatives to go Digital, improve justice delivery and to make it more citizen centric, a team of officers of the Department, led by Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Addl. Secretary, is participating in event.
One of the most important initiatives is the Legal Information Management and Briefing System , an innovative web-based application software tool which utilizes standard templates, monitors the court cases in a proactive, transparent and effective manner. It is a dashboard based system, where user departments can see their legal matters at a glance. LIMBS ensures proper e-governance, as visualized by the government.
The department has started using the e-office and digitised all litigation records of active cases in a time-bound manner. This has helped in making the process for virtual hearings of government litigation cases more efficient. This is a significant step towards achieving the goal of a “Digital India”.
The Notary Online Application Portal being the next software tool which has made the application process extremely user friendly. Now applicants can sit at home or be anywhere and apply online. The application process has become simpler and has led to saving of huge amount of paper and money of the applicants. This is another example of Public centric justice delivery initiative.
A stall has been set up with Vibrant Posters and Banner, displaying a video showing the Law Minister inaugurating the Notary Online Application Portal; a LED TV continuously showcases slideshows of visually appealing presentations about Notary and LIMBS and the Video Presentations of LIMBS and NOTARY are being played on the LED screen continuously. Brochures about LIMBS and Notary are being distributed to the visitors, and our representatives are present there to demonstrate the features and benefits of LIMBS and Notary Online Application Portal.